SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

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<ul><li>In 2025, 78 primary-listed Singapore companies repurchased S$1.91 billion in shares, a 90% increase from 2024.</li><li>17Live Group repurchased S$6.2 million shares, 3.4% of its market capitalisation, reflecting disciplined capital deployment.</li><li>Jason Marine Group's first buyback since 2015 followed a 40% revenue increase and strong project deliveries.</li></ul>

In 2025, 78 primary-listed Singapore companies repurchased S$1.91 billion in shares, a 90% increase from 2024.17Live Group repurchased S$6.2 million shares, 3.4% of its market capitalisation, reflecting disciplined capital deployment.Jason Marine Group's first buyback since 2015 followed a 40% revenue increase and strong project deliveries.

2025 Buyback Consideration Surpasses 10-year High

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/thakral-corporation-ltd">Thakral Corporation</a> is executing a dual-engine growth strategy, balancing stable, asset-backed real estate investments with a high-growth, capital-light lifestyle distribution business.</li>
 <li>The Investment division is anchored by the highly successful GemLife joint venture in Australia, which develops and manages over-50s lifestyle resorts, capitalizing on favorable demographic trends. This is complemented by a portfolio of commercial properties in Japan delivering stable rental income.</li>
 <li>The Lifestyle division is rapidly expanding, driven by the distribution of premium beauty, fragrance, and wellness brands in Greater China and the exclusive distribution of DJI drones in the fast-growing South Asian market, particularly India.</li>
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Thakral Corporation is executing a dual-engine growth strategy, balancing stable, asset-backed real estate investments with a high-growth, capital-light lifestyle distribution business.
  The Investment division is anchored by the highly successful GemLife joint venture in Australia, which develops and manages over-50s lifestyle resorts, capitalizing on favorable demographic trends. This is complemented by a portfolio of commercial properties in Japan delivering stable rental income.
  The Lifestyle division is rapidly expanding, driven by the distribution of premium beauty, fragrance, and wellness brands in Greater China and the exclusive distribution of DJI drones in the fast-growing South Asian market, particularly India.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: Thakral Corporation (THK SP) - May 2026

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<ul><li>DBS reaches all-time high; UOB drops 2.8%, but OCBC's research keeps 'buy' on UOB.</li><li>Analysts split on NetLink NBN Trust; commend its stable 5.5% yield.</li><li>uSMART initiates 'buy' on Centurion Corp for its strong margins and demand.</li></ul>

DBS reaches all-time high; UOB drops 2.8%, but OCBC's research keeps 'buy' on UOB.Analysts split on NetLink NBN Trust; commend its stable 5.5% yield.uSMART initiates 'buy' on Centurion Corp for its strong margins and demand.

Singapore Market Roundup (07-Nov-2025): DBS hits record high; UOB falls 2.8%, OCBC still rates

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Valerie Law, CFA

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting Singapore's economy, in particular: i) subdued global growth to continue in the next few years ii) rapid technological changes that can give way to new global value chains and production patterns  iii) Political uncertainties with the rising support for protectionism Below is the summary of seven key strategies presented by the Committee:1. Deepen and…

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting Singapore's economy, in particular: i) subdued global growth to continue in the next few years ii) rapid technological changes that can give way to new global value chains and production patterns  iii) Political uncertainties with the rising support for protectionism  Below is the summary of seven key strategies presented by the Committee:1. Deepen and…

Singapore: Top Ten Words in CFE Report Highlight the Future of Education

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Tan Chin-Hwee

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<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/019/992/original/Pisatest.jpg?1485928080" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="19992"></figure><div class="content-caption">By Theo Müller - Own work, <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=837159" target="_blank">CC BY-SA 2.5</a>
</div>I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programme_for_International_Student_Assessment" target="_blank">Programme for International Student Assessment</a>) tests and the perfect score of our IB (International Baccalaureate) achievers.We should be proud of what we have achieved in such a short time as a country. Our position among the best today in educational terms is the result of the hard work and leadership of the Singapore Government and teachers. There are not many things from Singapore that…

By Theo Müller - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5
I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests and the perfect score of our IB (International Baccalaureate) achievers.We should be proud of what we have achieved in such a short time as a country. Our position among the best today in educational terms is the result of the hard work and leadership of the Singapore Government and teachers. There are not many things from Singapore that…

Singapore's Education System Must Embrace the Frontier Beyond Academic Achievement

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Thakral Corporation is a diversified company primarily engaged in real estate investment across Australia, Japan, and Singapore, including the development and management of over-50s lifestyle resorts and commercial properties. The company also manages and markets beauty, fragrance, and lifestyle brands in Asia, and distributes consumer and enterprise drones. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was incorporated in 1993, building on a family business established in 1905.

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Thakral Corporation (THK SP)

2025 Buyback Consideration Surpasses 10-year High

In 2025, 78 primary-listed Singapore companies repurchased S$1.91 billion in shares, a 90% increase from 2024. 17Live Group repurchased S$6.2...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Primer: Thakral Corporation (THK SP) - May 2026

Thakral Corporation is executing a dual-engine growth strategy, balancing stable, asset-backed real estate investments with a high-growth,...

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Singapore Market Roundup (07-Nov-2025): DBS hits record high; UOB falls 2.8%, OCBC still rates

DBS hits an all-time high; UOB falls 2.8%, but OCBC maintains 'buy' on it. Analysts are mixed on NetLink NBN Trust's yield; uSMART starts 'buy' on...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore: Top Ten Words in CFE Report Highlight the Future of Education

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting...

Valerie Law, CFA

Singapore's Education System Must Embrace the Frontier Beyond Academic Achievement

I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests and the perfect score of our...

Tan Chin-Hwee

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